146. Aligning Procurement & Finance in the Digital Age with Thomas Siersbæk Heller-Njor

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In this episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro delves deep into the ever-evolving world of procurement with our guest, Thomas Siersbæk Heller-Njor, Founder and CEO of CostBits. Together, Hannah and Thomas explore the challenges and nuances of aligning procurement with financial insights and how technology, particularly SaaS, is paving the way for improved transparency and efficiency.

In the episode, we cover:

• Understanding why not all KPIs should be centred around costs and the significance of a holistic view.
• How businesses can stay ahead of the curve, mitigating risks and foreseeing challenges.
• The art of balancing supplier relationships
• A close look at how SaaS companies are bridging the gap between procurement and finance.
• The added value of advisory services in optimising procurement strategies.

Links mentioned in this podcast:

• Thomas’ Linkedin
• Learn more about CostBits

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1. Strategic Alignment Between Procurement and Finance (00:00:00)

2. Improving Forecasting and Finance Agility (00:12:02)

3. Aligning KPIs in Procurement and Finance (00:15:35)

4. The Role of Procurement in Organizations (00:20:38)

5. Measuring Risk and Non-Cost KPIs (00:32:59)

6. Partnerships in Transformation Projects (00:42:16)